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River Lyd, Devon

Free admission

The Lyd is a river rising at Lyd Head (Corn Ridge in NW Dartmoor) in the Dartmoor national park in Devon in South West England and flowing into the River Tamar beyond Lifton. It runs through Lydford G

River Lyd, Devon, national parks in Devon

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
4 h–8 h
Best time of year
Spring – autumn (Apr–Oct)
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Lyd is a river rising at Lyd Head (Corn Ridge in NW Dartmoor) in the Dartmoor national park in Devon in South West England and flowing into the River Tamar beyond Lifton. It runs through Lydford Gorge, the deepest gorge in South West England.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Lyd is a river rising at Lyd Head (Corn Ridge in NW Dartmoor) in the Dartmoor national park in Devon in South West England and flowing into the River Tamar beyond Lifton. It runs through Lydford Gorge, the deepest gorge in South West England.

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Coordinates
50.6330, -4.2996
County
Devon
District
West Devon
Parish
Lifton
Postcode
PL16 0DD
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Lyd, Devon?
River Lyd, Devon is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL16 0DD), in the parish of Lifton.
Is River Lyd, Devon free to visit?
Yes, River Lyd, Devon is free to enter.
How do I get to River Lyd, Devon?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PL16 0DD. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.